Archive · 13 Jun 2025
So Ji Sub Addresses Criticism Over Netflix's "Mercy for None."
So Ji Sub, a famous actor, starred in a new Netflix show called "Mercy for None," which is like a dark, action-packed story.
The show is based on a comic book called "Plaza Wars."
Some people didn't like the show, but So Ji Sub said he didn't mean to make it worse.
He actually worked hard to make it better and even lost a lot of weight for the part.
People have compared him to John Wick, a famous action hero.
The show has become popular and made it to the top 10 list on Netflix in many countries.
So Ji Sub stars in the Netflix series "Mercy for None," a dark action adaptation.
The series, based on the webtoon "Plaza Wars," faced criticism after its release.
So Ji Sub responded to the backlash, stating he aimed to improve upon the original work.
He lost 15 kgs for the role and drew comparisons to Keanu Reeves' character, John Wick.
The series has reached Netflix's Top 10 in 44 countries since its June 6 release.
- Who
- So Ji Sub, the director Choi Sung Eun, and fans of the webtoon.
- What
- Netflix series "Mercy for None" starring So Ji Sub.
- When
- Released on June 6.
- Where
- Netflix, reaching Top 10 in 44 countries.
- Why
- Adaptation faced criticism due to storyline changes, but So Ji Sub aimed to remain true to the original story.
Webtoon Fans
So Ji Sub and Netflix
Adaptation Quality
Webtoon Fans
Felt the adaptation ruined the original work.
So Ji Sub and Netflix
So Ji Sub's perspective that the adaptation aimed to improve the original.
- Actor
- So Ji Sub
- Series Title
- Mercy for None
- Genre
- Noir-action
- Source Material
- Webtoon "Plaza Wars"
- Release Date
- June 6
- Countries in Top 10
- 44
- Weight Loss
- 15 kgs